--- title: "Multi-Unit Operator Reopens Shoney's Showing Off New Design" url: https://burnaze.com/article/42c0ab60-a26f-4e10-ad61-201826a5b36c source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/multiunit_operator_reopens_shoneys_showing_off_new_design.html author: "Multi-Unit Franchisee" category: "Family dining" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Family dining" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2019-03-27T07:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:51:46.217Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/4431_plate.jpg --- # Multi-Unit Operator Reopens Shoney's Showing Off New Design **TL;DR:** Eric Ashford, a multi-unit operator, reopened a Shoney's location in Ashburn, Georgia, featuring the brand's new contemporary design. Ashford began his franchising career at Shoney's and has been recognized as a Franchisee of the Year. *By Multi-Unit Franchisee, originally published in Franchising.com on 2019-03-27. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/multiunit_operator_reopens_shoneys_showing_off_new_design.html).* ## Story Eric Ashford began his franchising career washing dishes at a Shoney's when he was just 18 years old. Earlier this month the multi-unit operator reopened a Shoney's location in Ashburn, Georgia featuring the brand's new contemporary design features. Eric knew how important it was to put in the hard work and make his way up through the ranks at Shoney's. His goal was always to be the best at whatever he tackled. The successful Shoney's operator has been recognized as a Franchisee of the Year for the system. His hard work and perseverance have paid off and his newest location is a nice addition to his three other Shoney's restaurants in Greenville, Evergreen, and Dothan, Alabama. Ashford's new Shoney's restaurant features the brand's new design that adds contemporary features and a large outdoor patio that can be enclosed by sliding and garage-style glass walls for multi-seasonal use. There's even a new menu, which includes a fully stocked fresh food bar for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as other entrees ala cart. The Shoney's brand has been operating since 1947 and today has locations in 17 states. - Get Started in Franchising - Franchise Rankings & Awards - Franchise Sales & Development - Featured Franchise Stories Franchising.com is produced by Franchise Update Media. Franchise Update Media has its finger on the pulse of franchising with unrivalled audience intelligence and market driven data. No media company understands the franchise landscape deeper than Franchise Update Media. 1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300A Washington, DC 20005 PH. (408) 402-5681 - Franchisee Financing & Lending - Site Selection & Real Estate - Supply Chain & Procurement - Annual Franchise Development Report - Multi-Unit Franchising Conference - Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference - Franchise Leadership & Development Conference - Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine - Franchise Update Magazine - Franchise Update Franchisor Report - Franchising Express Report - International Franchise Report - Multi-Unit Franchisee Report The multi-unit franchise opportunities listed above are not related to or endorsed by Multi-Unit Franchisee or Franchise Update Media Group. We are not engaged in, supporting, or endorsing any specific franchise, business opportunity, company or individual. No statement in this site is to be construed as a recommendation. We encourage prospective franchise buyers to perform extensive due diligence when considering a franchise opportunity. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Restaurants (sector) - Multi-Unit Franchisee (person) - multi-unit operator (topic) - franchisee of the year (topic) - restaurant redesign (topic) --- Originally reported by Multi-Unit Franchisee, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/multiunit_operator_reopens_shoneys_showing_off_new_design.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/42c0ab60-a26f-4e10-ad61-201826a5b36c).